A place of refuge, a training ground for open ocean navigation, a royal refuge, a forest, a penal colony, a cattle ranch and live fire weapons training arena. Hear the many roles of the island Kanaloa Kahoʻolawe has played throughout Hawaiʻi ‘s history.
Panelists: Davianna Pōmaika‘i McGregor and Michael Nāho‘opi‘i
Moderated by Kim Ku‘ulei Birnie
Presented as part of Hawaiian History Month 2026 by the Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī Coalition, Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana, and the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts.
